UAE start-up costs dropped $96,500 in four years, says tech boss

Director of DTEC says the cost of starting a business has fallen from $100,000 to $3,500 since 2012

Dubai hotel security officer stands trial for insulting Christianity

His colleagues are also accused of spreading a video clip about him on social media without his consent.

Saudi prince slams Obama’s ‘free riders’ comment

Prince Turki Al Faisal criticised the President of the United States as “petulant” in a scathing open letter.

UAE officials warn of jail, fines for social media rumours - report

UAE officials warn of jail, fines for social media rumours – report

The warning comes after social media sites were awash with images and videos of the rain in the UAE last week

Kuwait arrests 47,000 expats in three months as crackdown continues

Kuwait arrests 47,000 expats in three months as crackdown continues

Around 6,000 of those arrested were deported

Small expat families can no longer own big vehicles in Jeddah - reports

Small expat families can no longer own big vehicles in Jeddah – reports

Under new rules, an expat family of less than five members will not be permitted to own a seven-seater

Work begins on installation of world's largest umbrella in Mecca

Work begins on installation of world’s largest umbrella in Mecca

The project is one of a number of giant shades being installed in the holy city

Expo 2020: Firms selected to design theme pavilions

Expo 2020: Firms selected to design theme pavilions

The firms will design the pavilions of opportunity, mobility and sustainability

Small expat families can no longer own big vehicles in Jeddah - reports

Small expat families can no longer own big vehicles in Jeddah – reports

Under new rules, an expat family of less than five members will not be permitted to own a seven-seater

UAE officials warn of jail, fines for social media rumours – report

The warning comes after social media sites were awash with images and videos of the rain in the UAE last week

Senior Dubai police official warns of ‘clash of civilizations’ if Trump wins

Senior Dubai police official warns of ‘clash of civilizations’ if Trump wins

If he wins the US election, Trump’s anti-Islamic rhetoric will see him face-off ISIL head Baghdadi

Dubai students returning from holiday killed in Sharjah crash

Dubai students returning from holiday killed in Sharjah crash

The accident occurred on Hatta Road on Friday at around midnight, sources say

Dubai plans to host international tech-based sporting tournament from 2017

Dubai plans to host international tech-based sporting tournament from 2017

The World Future Sports Games will feature events like driverless car racing and robotic soccer

Expo 2020: Firms selected to design theme pavilions

Expo 2020: Firms selected to design theme pavilions

The firms will design the pavilions of opportunity, mobility and sustainability

Parking charges to rise across Dubai

New tariffs will affects 30,000 parking spaces across the emirate

Five minutes with… Harmony House founder Lucy Bruce

Five minutes with… Harmony House founder Lucy Bruce

2016 is going to be a tough year for non-profit organisations, admits Bruce

World’s first facility growing food, fuel in a desert ecosystem opens in Abu Dhabi

The bioenergy research facility is located in Masdar City

Mecca Chamber chairman warns two-day weekend could cost Saudi $26bn

“We are still a developing country and need more national production, not a weakening of either the private or public sector.”

Ex-Leeds United MD David Haigh to face trial in Dubai over tweet

Haigh is accused of slandering his former employer on Twitter.

Dubai reveals new public parking rates for commercial areas

Dubai reveals new public parking rates for commercial areas

Up to 30,000 spaces will be affected

Revealed: Top 10 Salaries In Saudi Arabia

Average salaries in Saudi Arabia rose seven per cent to reach $12,978.3 per month in the Gulf Business 2015 Salary Survey.

Video, pictures: Rains lash out across the UAE

Schools were shut and airport operations affected by bad weather on Wednesday

Revealed: Most popular and most affordable areas to rent studios in Dubai

Dubai’s private sector growth drops for the first time since 2010

Travel and tourism companies in the emirate saw the biggest decline, finds index

All UAE schools to be closed on Thursday as severe rains persist

Police has warned motorists to be cautious while driving on flooded roads

Tiger spotted roaming through Doha traffic is captured

The creature’s owner faces legal proceedings

Saudi mobile industry required to employ 100% Saudis in six months

New initiative aims to create jobs for nationals

Kuwait mulls new law to allow private sector to manage airport, ports

The Gulf state’s current law only allows for the transfer of ownership in state assets

Revealed: ​Top 10 best places to work in UAE

Logistics firm DHL tops the list in 2016, followed by THE One and Omnicom Media Group.

Update: Abu Dhabi airport resumes flights, Emirates warns of delays due to bad weather

The UAE has been hit by severe rain and thunderstorms

Abu Dhabi schools closed as thunderstorms continue across the UAE

Rain and showers are expected throughout Wednesday